An autumn tradition that brings the streets of Yasu to life with a mikoshi and lion dances
Yasu Hachiman Shrine Shinko Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Around autumn
- Location
- Yasu Hachiman Shrine and other locations
- Area
- Kochi Prefecture・Konan City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn festival at Hachiman Shrine in Yasu Town, Konan City, where a travels from the town to the harbor, accompanied by stick fighting, the procession, and .
About Yasu Hachiman Shrine Shinko Festival
The Yasu Hachiman Shrine Shinko Festival is an autumn festival at Hachiman Shrine in Yasu Town, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture.
The onabare procession, lion dances, and stick fighting are among the events, and the mikoshi travels from Hachiman Shrine through the town to Tei Port and Sumiyoshi Fishing Port.
This festival in Yasu Town combines a shrine festival with traditional events performed by local young people.
Source: 【夜須町】八幡宮秋まつり - 香南市観光協会
Festival highlights
Highlights include stick fighting, the procession, and the lion dance.
The stick fighting is performed mainly by the young men of Nishiyama, while the procession and lion dances are performed mainly by boys and young men from the hamlet’s area near the beach.
The mikoshi route passes in front of Hiyoshi Shrine, Tei Port, Sumiyoshi Fishing Port, and other locations, allowing you to follow the festival as it moves from the town to the harbor.
Source: 夜須大宮八幡宮秋まつり（高知県／香南市）｜開催期間・アクセス｜るるぶ&more.
An autumn tradition that brings the streets of Yasu to life with a mikoshi and lion dances
What to expect
During the festival, the mikoshi sets off from Hachiman Shrine, travels through the town, passes in front of Hiyoshi Shrine, and heads to Tei Port and Sumiyoshi Fishing Port.
Events such as the onabare procession, lion dances, and stick fighting take place along the route.
The published route runs through local streets and the harbor, from the departure at Hachiman Shrine to the arrival at Sumiyoshi Fishing Port.
How to take part
The young men of Nishiyama perform the stick fighting, while boys and young men from the hamlet’s area near the beach perform the procession and lion dances.
行事を担う地域の役割分担は紹介されています。
Those wishing to watch can follow the mikoshi route and observe at the various locations.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yasu Hachiman Shrine and other locations.
The procession travels through Yasu Town in Konan City, passing Tei Port, Sumiyoshi Fishing Port, and other places.
- Train and bus
About 3 minutes by car from Yasu Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.
- By car
About 3 minutes from Konan Yasu IC on the Kochi Tobu Expressway, or about 30 minutes from Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway via Route 55.
- Parking
No dedicated parking is listed. Ya Sea Park and nearby parking lots are available.
Address Yasu Town, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Around autumn
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Tips for your visit
Since the mikoshi travels from Hachiman Shrine through the town to the harbor, choose a viewing spot by checking the full route rather than focusing on just one venue.
The event is listed as canceled in case of rain.
If watching from the harbor or along the road, please watch from a safe place without obstructing the procession.
Nearby attractions
Tsukimiyama Children’s Forest is listed as an attraction near the festival.
Other tourist attractions in Konan City include the prefectural park Ya Sea Park, the movable bridge, and Ekinzo.
If visiting these attractions in conjunction with the festival, check each facility’s opening status and conditions of use in advance.
Source: 「香南市 見る 遊ぶ 買う 温泉他 その他」のスポット一覧｜るるぶ&more.
四国自動車博物館
高知県香南市野市町にある自動車とオートバイの博物館
絵金蔵
高知県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
写真：京浜にけ at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo source ·
高知県立のいち動物公園
高知県香南市にある動物園
Official information
Details of the event and the mikoshi route are available from the Konan City Tourism Association under “[Yasu Town] Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival.”
The published information describes the onabare procession, lion dances, and stick fighting, as well as the route from Hachiman Shrine to the harbor.
Yasu Hachiman Shrine Shinko Festival at a Glance
The Yasu Hachiman Shrine Shinko Festival is an autumn festival in Yasu Town, Konan City, where a mikoshi travels through the town and harbor, accompanied by stick fighting, the procession, and lion dances.
The event is carried out by boys and young men who are parishioners of Hachiman Shrine, with the local roads themselves serving as the stage.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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